Narvik and the Norwegian Campaign 1940: Rare Photographs from Wartime Archives

During World War II, the Norwegian campaign fought in 1940 was a close military contest and had a far-reaching impact on the rest of the war. Philip Jowett's photographic history captures the course of the fighting in Norway, including the struggle for Narvik and the major clashes at sea, using over 150 photographs to document the troops, aircraft, and naval forces involved. The photographs offer a direct impression of the harsh conditions in which the fighting took place and the experience of the men who were there.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 08 March 2022
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd

The Norwegian campaign, fought in 1940, early in the Second World War in Europe, is often overshadowed by the campaigns in Poland that preceded it and the German blitzkrieg in the Low Countries and France that followed. However, it was a closely contested military campaign that had a far-reaching impact on the rest of the war. Philip Jowett's photographic history provides a vivid introduction to this campaign. In a concise text and a selection of over 150 photographs, he traces the entire course of the fighting in Norway on land, at sea, and in the air. He describes how important it was for the Allies, namely the Norwegians, British, and French, to defend northern Norway against the Germans, particularly to retain control of the strategic port of Narvik.

The book documents in fascinating detail the troops involved, the aircraft, and the large naval forces, and offers an insight into the main episodes in the conflict, including the struggle for Narvik and the major clashes at sea that culminated in the loss of the Royal Navy's aircraft carrier Glorious. The photographs are especially valuable in that they show the harsh conditions in which the fighting took place and offer us a direct impression of the experience of the men who were there.

In conclusion, the Norwegian campaign was a significant military campaign that played a crucial role in the Second World War. Philip Jowett's photographic history provides a valuable insight into this campaign, showcasing the troops, aircraft, and naval forces involved and offering a direct impression of the harsh conditions and the experiences of the men who fought in it.

Weight: 684g
Dimension: 190 x 245 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526796547